Blu Neo 4.5 (S330U) vs LG K42 (K420YM)
Side by side comparison between Blu Neo 4.5 vs LG K42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.5"
IPS
IPS
480x854
3.1
MP
MP
0.3mp
512MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1800
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
6.6"
IPS
IPS
720x1600
13
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? LG K42 (K420YM)
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16 Common items in both devices |
TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+9 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Blu Neo 4.5 (S330U) | LG K42 (K420YM) | |
Model | Neo 4.5 (S330U) | K42 (K420YM) |
Other model names | BLU Neo 4.5 S330, BLU S330u | LG K42 LMK420YM, LM-K420YM Single-SIM |
Country or region available | USA | Australia, New Zealand |
Brand | Blu | LG |
Release date | 5/1/2014 | 9/21/2020 |
Depth | 10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 63 x 136 millimeters (2.48 x 5.35 in) | 76.7 x 165 millimeters (3.02 x 6.5 in) |
Weight | 135 grams (4.73 ounces) | 184 grams (6.44 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. |
📲 Display | ||
Blu Neo 4.5 (S330U) | LG K42 (K420YM) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 4.5" inches | 6.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x854 pixels | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 218 PPI | 266 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Blu Neo 4.5 (S330U) | LG K42 (K420YM) | |
System version | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Blu Neo 4.5 (S330U) | LG K42 (K420YM) | |
Chipset | 32bit: MediaTek MT6572 | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-400 MP2 | PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Blu Neo 4.5 (S330U) | LG K42 (K420YM) | |
RAM memory | 512MB | 3GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 4GB (2GB available) | 64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Blu Neo 4.5 (S330U) | LG K42 (K420YM) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 21/5.76 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1700/1900 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Blu Neo 4.5 (S330U) | LG K42 (K420YM) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 3.1 megapixels | (quad camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2115°1/5.0"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41.75μm 2MP depth f/2.41.75μm |
Main camera resolution | 2048x1536 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Blu Neo 4.5 (S330U) | LG K42 (K420YM) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | VGA (640x480) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Blu Neo 4.5 (S330U) | LG K42 (K420YM) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Blu Neo 4.5 (S330U) | LG K42 (K420YM) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Blu Neo 4.5 (S330U) | LG K42 (K420YM) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Blu Neo 4.5 (S330U) | LG K42 (K420YM) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1800 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | 16 hours |
Standby | 700 hours (29.2 days) | 180 hours (7.5 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Blu Neo 4.5 (S330U) | LG K42 (K420YM) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White, Black on white • Screen protector included • Silicon Case included • BLU Infinite View technology • WiFi hotspot | • Colors: Titan, Green, Red • Silicon case included • LG 3D Sound Engine |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Blu Neo 4.5 (S330U) | LG K42 (K420YM) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |